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March 21, 2026Applied SciencesOpen Access

Trends in Flight-Operated Small-Satellite Propulsion Technologies

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ASAndrei I. ShumeikoDFDaria FedorovaDEDenis Egoshin

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Overview

This review highlights propulsion trends in small satellites, suggesting a shift towards electric technologies for future missions.

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate trends in propulsion technologies for small satellites and their implications for space missions.
  • Conducted a review of propulsion technologies used in small spacecraft
  • Analyzed the factors influencing the choice of propulsion systems
  • Emphasized electric propulsion systems for distributed space operations
  • Identified a growing preference for electric satellites over traditional propulsion technologies
  • Discussed societal and engineering reasons driving the adoption of new propulsion methods
  • Reinforced the significance of propulsion in enabling a range of space missions

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Shumeiko et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69be35606e48c4981c6739cbhttps://doi.org/10.3390/app16062939
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